Disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ

Disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ –  Sister Maria Concordia of the Holy Cross, D.L.J.C.                                                † The first Franciscan charismatic religious Community in history  †                                                                    “Prayer, Praise, and Evangelization”

Foundress:  Mother John Marie Stewart

Place:  Stamps, Arkansas, originally; Prayer Town, Texas, presently

Year:  1972 A.D.

Her Charism:  This Disciple is member of a vibrant Franciscan contemplative Community with evangelical apostolates.  She was born of and is deeply involved in the Charismatic Renewal and embraces charismatic spirituality.  Her worldwide mission is to draw people into a personal relationship with Jesus through the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.  Mary is her model of contemplation with Jesus interceding for her children.  Joyful praise is characteristic of her communal prayer and ministries for evangelization.  The Cross is her symbol, and under it, “Love.”